A class action lawsuit filed against GM over alleged faulty lifters in certain V8 engines has still not received class action ...

Things just keep stalling, making plaintiffs and lawyers give up after years of waiting. General Motors isn't complaining.

This 2023 Chevy Silverado owner wants to upgrade to the 2026 5.3L. The 5.3L V8 is a legend, but rumors of persistent lifter ...

Engines are incredibly complex. They are made out of thousands of different parts, exposed to high temperatures, and have lots of moving parts. This leaves many potential pain points an engine can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Decades ago, when cars and truck engines used solid lifters, a cacophonous drivetrain was to be expected. However, solid lifters were phased ...

The engines of yesteryear were pretty simple, with tappets clackity-clacking away on cam lobes, opening valves, and making a ruckus while doing it. Mechanical lifters were adequate for valve operation ...